Natural Killer Cells near me in Dispur

The Natural Killer Cells is a blood test that measures the number and/or proportion of natural killer (NK) cells in the blood. NK cells are a type of lymphocyte and an important part of the innate immune system, helping the body recognize and eliminate certain virus-infected and abnormal cells without prior sensitization.

The test is typically performed using flow cytometry, which identifies NK cells based on characteristic cell-surface markers, commonly CD3-negative with CD16 and/or CD56 expression. Results may be reported as the percentage of NK cells among lymphocytes and/or as an absolute NK-cell count. The Natural Killer Cells may be recommended as part of an immune system evaluation, particularly when abnormalities in lymphocyte populations or certain immune deficiencies are suspected. It may also be considered in selected individuals with recurrent, persistent, or unusual infections, alongside other tests of immune function.

Getting tested with the Natural Killer Cells provides information about the quantity of circulating NK cells and can support the assessment of immune-cell populations. However, NK-cell count alone does not determine how effectively these cells function; when clinically indicated, additional tests may be required to assess NK-cell activity or other aspects of immune function. Results should therefore be interpreted alongside clinical findings and other relevant laboratory investigations.